Thanksgiving update

Oh hi, we're back. Came back yesterday afternoon, before we had planned to do so.  We stayed two different places in two nights and decided to add a third would be madness! The upside? Time to unpack and do laundry, and even rake some leaves and sweep a floor or two. The downside? We did …

My Grandmas’ Recipes

You know how I am always complaining of boredom, how I am forever lacking things to do? (Quit laughing!) Well, last week I was sitting there, just twiddling my thumbs, staring off into space, thinking I needed a new hobby or project (because I don't know about you, but all of my projects - every last one! …

Traditions

Dear family: KIDDING! SERIOUSLY! Our holiday season tradition for some years has been this: Travel to see them on Thanksgiving, and invite family to visit us over Christmas.  My kitchen stays clean and tidy that way, and Santa doesn't have to figure out where in the world we are. We alternate sides of the family …